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In this issue:

We take a closer look at sexism in sports journalism, a Vancouver Island politician’s racist comments, composting, local theatre love, tipping culture, changes to CHLY, campus companions small and fuzzy, and a feminist club’s comeback.

Articles

Headliners

A group of fans on a balcony in a sports venue are seen cheering and raising their hands. They appear excited and engaged with the event, creating a lively and supportive atmosphere. Behind them are banners with various achievements displayed.

Breaking Barriers

As a woman in a world of sports, journalism is challenging for not only Nav Reporter Grace Penner, but other journalism students Noelle Suzuki and Emily Brandstaetter. Follow their story and discover how these women conquer the scrutiny.
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British Columbia's Flag, flown at Vancouver City Hall

Paying Lip Service

Alyona Latsinnik interviews BC Conservative Candidate Marina Sapozhnikov during an election night. As an Indigenous Studies student, she is appalled by the shocking news she obtains during her interview. This is the exclusive, expanded interview.
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A group of fans on a balcony in a sports venue are seen cheering and raising their hands. They appear excited and engaged with the event, creating a lively and supportive atmosphere. Behind them are banners with various achievements displayed.

Breaking Barriers

As a woman in a world of sports, journalism is challenging for not only Nav Reporter Grace Penner, but other journalism students Noelle Suzuki and Emily Brandstaetter. Follow their story and discover how these women conquer the scrutiny.
Exterior view of the Port Theatre, a modern building with a curved, glass-paneled façade. It's overcast, and the surrounding Downtown Nanaimo area has autumn foliage and street signs visible.

Local Theatres Take Centre Stage

Phones off please—we’re about to take a look at whether local theatre is an endangered artform, if it’s alive and well, or if it’s something somewhere in-between.
British Columbia's Flag, flown at Vancouver City Hall

Paying Lip Service

Alyona Latsinnik interviews BC Conservative Candidate Marina Sapozhnikov during an election night. As an Indigenous Studies student, she is appalled by the shocking news she obtains during her interview. This is the exclusive, expanded interview.

Features

A pharmacist holding up a smartphone displaying a tipping prompt with options of 15%, 20%, 25%, and "No Tip" buttons. The person is wearing a mask and a lab coat, standing against a blue-tinted background, with one hand holding a prescription bottle.

Welcome to the Tip-ocalypse

We’ve all had that awkward standoff with the tip screen; it’s man versus machine all over again. You’re standing there, staring at it like it’s some moral quiz you didn’t study for. Thoughts start spinning. This person probably needs the money… I could spare a little… but really, at the grocery store? Let’s hear what Ella and three interviewees have to say about their experience in this...
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A pharmacist holding up a smartphone displaying a tipping prompt with options of 15%, 20%, 25%, and "No Tip" buttons. The person is wearing a mask and a lab coat, standing against a blue-tinted background, with one hand holding a prescription bottle.

Welcome to the Tip-ocalypse

We’ve all had that awkward standoff with the tip screen; it’s man versus machine all over again. You’re standing there, staring at it like it’s some moral quiz you didn’t study for. Thoughts start spinning. This person probably needs the money… I could spare a little… but really, at the...
The VIU Meter radio host Elke Sorensen seated in the studio at CHLY, wearing headphones and speaking into a professional microphone. Behind her are computer monitors displaying program interfaces and audio levels, along with equipment racks.

VIU Students Vote Yes for CHLY

VIU students voted to increase fees to support campus radio station CHLY 101.7FM. Find out how the CHLY Fee Referendum result benefits campus culture and how to get involved.

Poetry

Watercolour illustration of a river and some rocks titled "Stomaching the Landscape."

Stomaching the Landscape

Beatrix Taylor may be our Business Manager, but she’s also a poet and we didn’t even know it. Enjoy this treat we snuck into the magazine for The Nav’s return to print. (Everyone say “Thank you, Bea.”)
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Watercolour illustration of a river and some rocks titled "Stomaching the Landscape."

Stomaching the Landscape

Beatrix Taylor may be our Business Manager, but she’s also a poet and we didn’t even know it. Enjoy this treat we snuck into the magazine for The Nav’s return to print. (Everyone say “Thank you, Bea.”)

Videos

Located on the VIU Nanaimo campus is a yellow sign with text reading "Please... Do not feed the Rabbits," and a graphic silhouette of a rabbit in reference to the fluffy VIU Companions. Background contains a bright green grassy field and dark green trees.

VIU Companions

Follow The Navigator into the small world of VIU’s favorite companions, the bunnies! Explore campus with our fluffy friends and take a minute to relax with us.

Podcasts

Two women pose with both thumbs up.

Reviving Girls on Fire

Join Jack, Becca, and Frankie as we discuss the return of VIU’s feminism club, a space for everyone! In this short update, we explore the exciting prospects for community creation and education that forming a club like Girls on Fire provides. Keep an eye out for upcoming events like Period Trivia and more…
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A group of four people sit casually in red chairs with microphones, recording a podcast episode titled "Theatre After Dark." The first three of them are students of the VIU Theatre department. Neon blue and pink lighting frames the glass windows in the background, creating a vibrant, nighttime atmosphere. The logo "Nav" is displayed in the bottom right corner.

Theatre After Dark

Join Daniela for another episode of The Navigator Podcast as guests Max Rukus, Alex Bhargava, and Jenna Bigmore discuss their experiences in VIU’s Theatre department. They explore themes like work/life balance, building friendships, and more.
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Two women pose with both thumbs up.

Reviving Girls on Fire

Join Jack, Becca, and Frankie as we discuss the return of VIU’s feminism club, a space for everyone! In this short update, we explore the exciting prospects for community creation and education that forming a club like Girls on Fire provides. Keep an eye out for upcoming events like Period...
A group of four people sit casually in red chairs with microphones, recording a podcast episode titled "Theatre After Dark." The first three of them are students of the VIU Theatre department. Neon blue and pink lighting frames the glass windows in the background, creating a vibrant, nighttime atmosphere. The logo "Nav" is displayed in the bottom right corner.

Theatre After Dark

Join Daniela for another episode of The Navigator Podcast as guests Max Rukus, Alex Bhargava, and Jenna Bigmore discuss their experiences in VIU’s Theatre department. They explore themes like work/life balance, building friendships, and more.

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